Very good question. My friends who opted out of college by choice did not see the value of it knowing they would not want to be there and would rather work. (they didn't really like precollege either but still graduated). Imo this is very responsible thinking. They are actually much happier now working for less than average than they were in school. Anything more specific than that I would have to ask but that much I know at least. So I guess working early is what made them happy where as school made you happy. Hope this helps